Euro 2024: No Cristiano Ronaldo! Four Portugal players to Watch Out apart from Ronaldo

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Portugal has named a strong squad for the Euro 2024 which is set to start from June 14 in Germany. They are slotted in Group F along with Turkey, Georgia and Czech Republic.

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez will be hopeful for a decent outing in the tournament. Cristiano Ronaldo is set to lead the side while there are numerous top players in their team who will be hoping to showcase their talent.

Portugal, who won the Euros back in 2016, are going to be one of the favourites in the tournament. Apart from Cristiano Ronaldo, who is a gladiator of football, there are a few other top players who can make a huge mark for them in the competition. Hence, in this article, we will see four players to keep an eye on-

Rafael Leao

Rafael Leao is going to to play a big part for Portugal in the Euros. The AC Milan attacker had an outstanding season with his club and will be hoping to replicate that in national colours. Leao may be deployed on the left wing and in that position, he is a menace for the opposition. The 25-year-old has 4 goals in 27 appearances and is someone to watch out for in the tournament.

Bruno Fernandes

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes is going to play a massive part for Portugal in the Euro 2024. Fernandes has 67 appearances for Portugal, scoring 22 goals. The 29-year-old is someone who will carry a lot of offensive threats and is someone who can release the attackers with his vast range of passes. Hence Portugal will be banking a lot on the Man United player. If Fernandes manages to keep his emotions in check, he can play a massive part for Portugal.

Ruben Dias

Manchester City defender Ruben Dias will have huge responsibilities on his shoulders. The centre-back is expected to marshall the defence along with veteran Pepe by his side. Dias is a top defender with excellent physical ability and composure. He is also a two-footed player, which makes him a top player in his position. The 27-year-old also has a good range of passing and can release attackers with long balls.

Ruben Neves

Ruben Neves had a stellar season with Al Hilal in the Saudi league, where he won multiple trophies along with the league. The 27-year-old is a fantastic player who can orchestrate the entire tempo of the game for Portugal. His passing ability and vision make Neves one of the key startets for Portugal, which makes the Al Hilal maestro a player to keep an eye on.